Chrysler Wrangler Recall R/2005/174: Vehicle May Roll Away, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Mar 2006
- Launched
- 279
- vehicles in the UK
- E14
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Wrangler vehicles. The cup plug on the automatic transmission parking pawl may be incorrectly installed. The dealer will fit the a bracket to the transmission cup plug. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cup plug on the automatic transmission parking pawl may be incorrectly installed. Thus even when park is selected it may be possible that the vehicle could roll away.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY Defect: The cup plug on the automatic transmission parking pawl may be incorrectly installed. Thus even when park is selected it may be possible that the vehicle could roll away. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a bracket fitted to the transmission cup plug.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may roll away.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a bracket to the transmission cup plug.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler may be included. Chrysler estimates 279 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code E14 or the DVSA reference R/2005/174. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee, Dodge Caliber, Grand Voyager, Jeep Compass and 4 moreSteering column performance during an impact may be compromised | Urgent | R/2011/081 | |
| WranglerBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2010/142 | |
| WranglerRear brake pipes could fail resulting in a partial brake system loss | Urgent | R/2008/110 | |
| WranglerEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2007/110 | |
| 300, Caliber, Grand Cherokee, WranglerRear brakes may lock | Urgent | R/2007/042 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2005/012 on 4 Aug 2005, for the upper power steering hose may split and leak. The one launched after it was R/2006/145 on 8 Dec 2006, for windscreen wipers may fail to operate. You can also see every Chrysler recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/174, launched 15 March 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.